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    Recent L1-L2 comp. fx....applying forinternal transfer during STD?

    Rose_Queen replied to IndianaJones's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Might be best to check your facility's policy on that. Technically, they do not have to hold your exact job for you anyway, just one that is
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    FREE CEUs?

    Rose_Queen replied to wethedeans's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking specifically for surgical meaning perioperative, AORN membership includes free CE. Association of periOperative Registered
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    Out of curiousity

    Rose_Queen replied to Jighalo20's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which are the two answers you think are possible and
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    No PA ATT yet (June 2018)

    Rose_Queen replied to RN123abc123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Spring is always a high volume of applications when it comes to NCLEX and ATT- everyone is graduating. Pretty much all you can do is sit back and wait for them to process the large volume of...
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    Rose_Queen replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, she has no way of proving that the needlestick is the cause of any positive test result that may happen in the future. A "few days" is time to be exposed outside of work, and it would be on...
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    Why would a nurse push IV potassium?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    3. Cardiac surgery, if that nurse happens to have also pursued perfusion education and licensing. I work with a perfusionist who also still holds a nursing license. He pushes potassium fairly rapidly...
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    Federal Marijuana Ban Lift Effects on Nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to bluma5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just because it's legal doesn't mean that the BON or even the employer have to allow it. Look at all the employers who don't hire smokers- they test for nicotine prior to formal job
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Does this mean you're my twin in all
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    Glasses with masks

    Rose_Queen replied to 2cooldeans's topic in Operating Room

    Look for masks that may be labeled as "anti-fog". Like PP said, they have a strip or another method intended to reduce the amount of fog that can hamper vision. One thing I've noticed with the ones...
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    Adolescent in icu

    Rose_Queen replied to Micu1998's topic in Critical Care

    At 16-17 years old, you most likely would not be following PALS anyway. Think about what they tell us with CPR- once there's evidence of onset of puberty, treat them like an adult in a situation where...
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    Double Major with Nursing / Nursing with Spanish Minor?

    Rose_Queen replied to Carlos03558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you were to minor in Spanish, that likely won't make you fluent and definitely isn't going to concentrate on healthcare Spanish. I minored in Spanish and I am definitely far from fluent and...
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    Calendar sharing

    Rose_Queen replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    Those of us on the same team share our calendars. My boss and other educator have full view of each other's calendars. It helps with knowing who is where and if something comes up that needs immediate...
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    Help me pick a surgery to observe!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Students

    You may not be given much of a choice. Here's why: 1. Infection concerns. That may limit the type of case the facility is willing to allow observers into. In my facility, joints and cardiac are...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pulls bright neon pink OR shoes out from under the desk and slips them on even though not wearing OR scrubs today. It's still a ticket to the cool kids table
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    AN Scholarship

    Rose_Queen replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot
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    Nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to Lmbanks32's topic in School, College Programs

    The best source of this information will be the school
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    Scrub or Circulating experience for RNFA school

    Rose_Queen replied to Dakota_lilly's topic in Operating Room

    Cath lab most likely would not as it is often considered outside the realm of perioperative. Resources for information about RNFA programs include AORN, CCI, and
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    Can I work as a nurse without having the NCLEX?

    Rose_Queen replied to jaystephxo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You cannot work as a nurse without a license. NCLEX is the gateway to a license. Therefore, you can only hold unlicensed positions until you have that nursing license. A patient care technician is an...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I cringe every time I'm listening to the radio on my way to work and a commercial comes on about settling your credit card debt for thousands less than owed. Who do you think ends up paying...
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    HELP! New Grad hired in OR!

    Rose_Queen replied to rnmm18's topic in Operating Room

    We don't take new grads into our pre/post unit or PACU. I would bet this is indeed an ASC or office surgery setup. OP, I hope that they will be providing a thorough orientation as OR is indeed one of...
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    PVT trick?

    Rose_Queen replied to Vette28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There already is! The NCLEX forum. Just use the little yellow triangle to report and ask to have it moved. I often do that... the admins pretty much know exactly when I'm
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It may be stained. It may need to see the inside of the washing machine after today. But I am fetching it up today in a pink tank
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    Annual Survey Window Time

    Rose_Queen replied to Ariel09's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing the difference between cleaning patient equipment and disinfecting patient equipment. Seems to be a bit of buzz around the phrase "low level disinfection" at facilities in my area, including...
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    How to get to scrub more as an OR nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Operating Room

    If you are seeking scrub experience, your best bet is to find a facility that is primarily staffed by RNs. It wouldn't hurt to ask about shifts in the scrub role, but be prepared to be told no or to...
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    Newbie OR Nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to LJOHRrn's topic in Operating Room

    Why are you only getting 12 weeks of orientation as someone new to the specialty? That raises a red flag to me. Have you reached out to your educator and manager about extending your